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Decoction for Cleansing Impurities and Dispelling Rash

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Decoction for Cleansing Impurities and Dispelling Rash,For symptoms such as shā syndrome caused by exposure to impure and pathogenic qi, including fullness and distension in the chest and diaphragm, phlegm stagnation, and qi reversal.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Cleansing Impurities and Dispelling Rash

Chinese Name : 涤秽消痧汤

Drug Formulation

1 qian of Trichosanthes fruit, 1 qian of Arctium lappa seeds, 1 qian of dried silkworm, 0.5 fen of mint, 0.5 fen of Alisma, tangerine peel, and honeysuckle.

Source

From *Complete Collection of Emergency Treatments for Rash Syndromes*, Volume 2.

Benefits

For symptoms such as shā syndrome caused by exposure to impure and pathogenic qi, including fullness and distension in the chest and diaphragm, phlegm stagnation, and qi reversal.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water; take while cold.

Decoction for Cleansing Impurities and Dispelling Rash,From *Complete Collection of Emergency Treatments for Rash Syndromes*, Volume 2.,For symptoms such as shā syndrome caused by exposure to impure and pathogenic qi, including fullness and distension in the chest and diaphragm, phlegm stagnation, and qi reversal.

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